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Saturday, October 1, 2011

New Thrifty Things Living In My Nest

I have been having a lot of fun adding lots of new THRIFTY things here at my nest...let's see what I have been fussing it up with. My sister had surgery last month and after I checked her out, she came home with me for a week. While she was here, she brought it to my attention that I didn't have a clock in our family room...silly me...we all need to keep up with the time...right? So okay I will go out and get one...now I wanted to make sure that all of us in the 50 and over club could see it with no problem. I looked at several stores and found that what I wanted was a very large one...so when I spotted this baby at TJ Maxx and her price tag read $29.99...problem solved...we all have no excuses now for being late ever again!!! When she went up...that meant more goodies needed to move in too. Picked up a couple of these $1.00 pots at IKEA and added them to the sconces...moved in one of my new ferns in the white apple basket...both from IKEA and then added this wonderful old wicker basket that I found at an estate sale in Greenville, S.C. a few weeks ago. I moved all the red accents out of here and now I have a whole new look that I'm lovin'.                              
                                 Hope you all have a wonderful
                                         weekend...I will be
                                     enjoying watching some
                                    college football and a day
                                             at the beach.
                                               Blessings,
                                                  Linda


                        If we have trouble seeing this baby...we
                                        are really blind!!!!
                           Removed a very large red basket from the
                               entertainment center and added a new
                                  $10.00 IKEA basket to hold these
                                          very heavy zebra balls!!!
                             Pulled out my football coasters!!!!
                          Bye Bye RED...see ya at Christmas time!!!


                                    I knew I would find a great
                                    place for this darling little
                                                    pin!!!
                           My baby girl is coming home for the first
                             time since Haley's wedding...so this calls
                                    for some big ribeyes on the
                                    GREEN EGG...yum yum!!
                              Love my old basket found with a $18.00
                                                   price tag!!!
                             If you missed my last post...you can check
                             it out here and find out how much this new
                                                  baby cost me!

                                   Some cute pumpkins added to my
                                   mantel...they were found last year
                                 at Goodwill for only $1.99 for both!!
                                         
                                     Here you will find my 25 cent
                                             driftwood church!!!
                           and one of my $5.99 IKEA ferns...looking
                                all pretty in this $2.99 apple basket.

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49 comments:

  1. DawnSeptember 30, 2011 at 7:38 AM

    Beautiful space, and the clock is just the right touch:)

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  2. MiriamRSeptember 30, 2011 at 8:05 AM

    I love that basket!! It's divine! Great find

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  3. laxsupermomSeptember 30, 2011 at 8:08 AM

    Beautiful additions to your gorgeous home! Love the framed coffee sack and the new basket looks terrific! Thanks for sharing.

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  4. High Street CottageSeptember 30, 2011 at 8:15 AM

    What cool items Linda! Your home is getting more gorgeous by the minute. I just love the coffee grain sack framed too. Well done.

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  5. GwendolynKaySeptember 30, 2011 at 8:18 AM

    You have a lovely home!
    Blessings~

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  6. ℳartina @ Northern NestingSeptember 30, 2011 at 8:25 AM

    Love that clock Linda! Great shots of the room too! Martina

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  7. Jenny @ Simcoe StreetSeptember 30, 2011 at 8:35 AM

    So many pretty things!!! Great clock

    Jenny
    www.simcoestreet.blogspot.com

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  8. Sherry@Back2VintageSeptember 30, 2011 at 8:40 AM

    Even I could see the time on that clock! :) Great choice...Love it!!!

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  9. Linda @ A La CarteSeptember 30, 2011 at 8:45 AM

    I love that clock! I also love all the changes you have made to the room. Looks great!

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  10. Blue Creek HomeSeptember 30, 2011 at 8:46 AM

    This looks like a magazine layout! How lovely the brown and green look with the pops of fun zebra. It is all tied together so nicely with all of the wonderful datails! You really should open another store and share some of the goodness.
    Rhonda

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  11. Ethereal PLUS what I LoveSeptember 30, 2011 at 8:47 AM

    Everything looks so wonderful ... but I have to comment on the ribbon and pin on the bottle, that is sooo pretty. Very nice little touch.

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  12. Debra@CommonGroundSeptember 30, 2011 at 9:06 AM

    Love that huge basket on the hearth!! thanks for sharing the inspiration!! xoxo

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  13. Sandi @ The Primitive SkateSeptember 30, 2011 at 9:17 AM

    Loving that Clock! Everything looks awesome!

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  14. LindaSeptember 30, 2011 at 9:35 AM

    Oh!! I love looking at all your pretty things! The clock is awesome....but then so is everything else I see! Have a wonderful weekend and hope your sister is recovering well.

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  15. KarenaSeptember 30, 2011 at 10:04 AM

    Linda I love it all especially your candlesticks really lovely!!

    xoxo
    Karena
    Art by Karena

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  16. ReviSeptember 30, 2011 at 10:10 AM

    Love all your thrifty things! They really add to the cozy-factor! Thanks for coming over to Revisionary Life and being a new follower!
    Blessings,
    -Revi

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  17. All That GlittersSeptember 30, 2011 at 10:12 AM

    So many things I just love about this room! I love your fern and baskets!

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  18. Becca BertottiSeptember 30, 2011 at 11:10 AM

    That awesome clock is *just* what your beautiful space needed! Love it. And, of course, you know I love your pots from IKEA ... yours looks great perched on your hefty sconces. You've done a fabulous job creating such an inviting space! xo

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  19. lvroftiquesSeptember 30, 2011 at 11:53 AM

    Love everything! So much texture is what I think is really grabbbing me and making me go ooohhhhh ahhhhhhh. And you're my kind of shopper *winks* Vanna

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  20. Something Nice and PrettySeptember 30, 2011 at 12:11 PM

    Love it! Especially the zebra touches, I really have to look for the zebra balls they are neat! So far I have a zebra runner and pillow:)

    Have a great weekend!

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  21. Julia @ 551EastdesignSeptember 30, 2011 at 12:13 PM

    Thanks for showing all of the little details in your home! I struggle with putting together the little details of a room so I appreciate you letting us into your home!

    PS I have a $50 cash giveaway going on at my blog till Monday. Come by when you have a chance! :)

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  22. TinaSeptember 30, 2011 at 12:56 PM

    I really love the way your room looks. Great job!

    Have a great weekend!

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  23. Tammy @BeatriceBanksSeptember 30, 2011 at 1:05 PM

    So pretty. Your home gives me a warm fuzzy feeling. Hope my guests feel that when they come to my home. Love, love your touches of animal print!

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  24. Betsy@My Salvaged TreasuresSeptember 30, 2011 at 1:17 PM

    You have such a talent for making all your accessories thrive together. Fabulous clock, I think I need something that big to remind me of how I'm always running late:-)

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  25. AnneSeptember 30, 2011 at 1:52 PM

    The clock is wonderful! and I really like the fall neutrals you're using now.

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  26. Always NestingSeptember 30, 2011 at 2:40 PM

    Your home is absolutely gorgeous and I love that clock. If it makes you feel better I now seem to need large print, large font, large clocks and forget my wristwatches. I need one that has hands big enough for me to see will keep my arm from swinging to the ground. :) But I'm still wanting a really large face and looking...

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  27. UnknownSeptember 30, 2011 at 2:59 PM

    A great room and look. I really like the textures and colours, and the chunky frame is my favourite piece.

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  28. OliveSeptember 30, 2011 at 3:00 PM

    Linda, love your baskets and the pumpkins. One can always put a large basket to good use. Have a terrific weekend! hugs♥O

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  29. CLDSeptember 30, 2011 at 4:03 PM

    I too am in the over 50 club...we have been looking for a great big clock...thanks for sharing. Hope I can find one in Oklahoma!
    P.S. Love your family room area...it is just lovely!
    Have a great weekend. Bobbie

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  30. andrea@townandprairieSeptember 30, 2011 at 6:42 PM

    I really like the scrolly candlestick pillars with the green candles! andrea@townandprairie

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  31. Sissie's Shabby CottageSeptember 30, 2011 at 7:37 PM

    Hi Linda,
    I love the big clock. It looks perfect in your living room.
    Your home looks lovely.

    hugs
    Sissie

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  32. JudySeptember 30, 2011 at 7:52 PM

    It all looks so pretty Linda, especially the Auburn coasters...gotta get me some of those! I have one of those large plate things like you have on your cabinet, still love mine after all these years.

    War Eagle!
    Judy

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  33. GailOctober 1, 2011 at 4:39 AM

    You have a beautiful place Linda and I love all your changes. I've been making a few changes to mine as well.

    Have a wonderful weekend,
    Gail

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  34. At The Picket FenceOctober 1, 2011 at 9:18 AM

    What fabulous finds Linda! I just loved getting to see all of your beautiful treasures in your living room and it is such a gorgeous space. Thanks so much for sharing it with us at Inspiration Friday this week!
    Vanessa

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  35. debOctober 1, 2011 at 9:23 AM

    Lovin' the new redo! So warm and welcoming,
    The clock is to die for!
    Have a great weekend!
    *hugs*Deb

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  36. KellyOctober 1, 2011 at 2:35 PM

    I just love your family room! It's so charming. I have always liked choc brown, apple green and white together. I love the zebra touches too. You've used it in just the right places. Your new finds are great too. The clock is perfect above your sofa. I have one similar in my foyer. It, too, came from HomeGoods for that price. You can't beat it! I also really love that branch with cotton on it in a bottle. So clever! I would like to find some of that for sure. That goes right along with those "natural" touches I love so much.

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  37. FABBY'S LIVINGOctober 1, 2011 at 7:02 PM

    I love your basket, but the pumpkins are devine! Your entire family room is so pretty, inviting and so charming! Of course I can see your terrific clock on top of the sofa! Thank you for sharing. Lots of hugs, FABBY

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  38. Nancy's NotesOctober 1, 2011 at 9:09 PM

    Linda,you sure do have some great treasures! They look awesome in your beautiful home! Loving your pumpkins!

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  39. Christine @ Stonehouse LivingOctober 2, 2011 at 6:17 AM

    Hi Linda,

    I do love the size of that clock! The wall scounces are beautiful...All of your finds for incredible prices are amazing! Good for you!
    Thank you for dropping by!
    Enjoy your day...
    All the Best,
    Christine

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  40. Sandi~A Cottage MuseOctober 2, 2011 at 6:42 AM

    Looking good Linda! Enjoy your visit with your daughter!!

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  41. Gracie's CottageOctober 2, 2011 at 2:11 PM

    Love what you've done with my favorite colors...it's all so inviting!

    Jan

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  42. MelissahOctober 2, 2011 at 5:02 PM

    I think you will be able to read the time until you are well into your nineties with that clock!
    x
    Melissah from Coastal Style

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  43. Honey at 2805October 2, 2011 at 6:17 PM

    Great clock find, Linda, along with your other terrifice thrifty finds! You are right: usually something new requires moving around a lot of other things! Your changes all look lovely!

    I'm delighted you linked this post to Potpourri Friday! I always appreciate your participation!

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  44. Cindy @ Dwellings-The Heart of Your HomeOctober 2, 2011 at 7:34 PM

    Your home is beautiful Linda! Love your clock, I need to get one of those...using my eye glasses alot these days! :) Great thrift finds and so perfect in your home...you've sure found some pretties!
    Blessings,
    Cindy

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  45. Michelle @ Sweet Something DesignOctober 3, 2011 at 10:57 AM

    The whole room looks fantastic! Sisters are good at pointing things out aren't they! :)

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  46. Tanya AnuragOctober 3, 2011 at 1:00 PM

    This room is so beautiful. Utmost care has been taken to set things up here. And that wall clock has to be my favorite in the room... I am so in love with huge wall clocks these days and this one looks just perfect.

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  47. Lauren @ My Wonderfully MadeOctober 5, 2011 at 6:37 AM

    This is just beautiful -- so relaxing, warm and inviting!! What a great idea to remove just things in a certain color and replace with another to completely change the look of a room for the season!

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  48. DiannOctober 5, 2011 at 12:16 PM

    Your house looks gorgeus Linda! All the beautiful and thrifty touches you are displaying are fabulous! I think we NEED that clock here at my home! LOL Thank you for joining TTF and I am so sorry I am so late in visiting this week!

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  49. PamelaOctober 6, 2011 at 7:01 AM

    I feel so honored to have twi links from you Linda!:) I LOVE your nest! It feels so warm and cozy! Thanx for coming to the party!

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